The Buffalo Bills drafted an absolute gem in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, selecting EDGE rusher Greg Rousseau 30th overall. Since then, Rousseau has developed into a reliable passer-rusher and even a consistent run-stopper. He is only scratching the surface and will continue to get better.
Rousseau had arguably his best year as a pro in 2024, boasting career-highs in tackles, TFLs, pressures, and QB hits and tying a career-high in sacks. He recorded 53 tackles, 16 TFLs, 35 stops, 63 pressures, 24 hits, and eight sacks in 16 starts. He also posted a 16% pass rush win rate, ranking 12th, and a 9.0% run stop win rate, tying for 5th among EDGE rushers who played at least 50% of snaps (h/t) PFF.
The Buffalo Bills star enters the final year of his contract
Since the Bills exercised his fully guaranteed fifth-year option last May, worth $13,387,000 for 2025, Greg Rousseau enters the final year of his rookie contract. Unless both parties can agree on a long-term extension sooner, Rousseau is set to hit free agency next offseason. Finally, it would be logical for the team to sign him to a long-term deal sooner rather than later because the longer the wait, the higher the salary.
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The Buffalo Bills lock up key defensive star to massive contract
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Bills and Greg Rousseau have agreed to a massive multi-year contract extension. As Rapoport points out, the deal is for four years and is worth $80 million with $54 million guaranteed. He now ranks 10th in total salary, 12th in APY, and 9th in total guaranteed money among EDGE rushers, per Over The Cap.
It’s a 4-year, $80M deal with $54M guaranteed for DE Greg Rousseau. https://t.co/84fFlDDKfp
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2025
Here’s a look at the other players the Bills extended this offseason
- Khalil Shakir: 4-years, $53 million, worth up to $60 million
- Terrel Bernard: 4-years, $50 million
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